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Jail Reuse Feasibility Study Vanir Consultant Team Recommended Feasibility Options Ranking Based on the results of the analysis and evaluation process, a summary ranking from best to worst for the implementation of the proposed five jail reuse feasibility options was established by the Vanir consultant team. Analysis of this information and related fiscal impact data was used to form the following recommended implementation ranking: Transitional Jail Community Reentry Treatment Facility Recommended Ranking: Jail Reuse Implementation Option #2 The third potential Jail Reuse Feasibility Option the consultant team analyzed focused on a scenario which involves renovating and reusing the City's Jail building as converted new general office space. This office complex would contain individual offices, staff work stations, public lobby / restrooms, staff lounges, and other ancillary spaces which could be leased to individuals and small business operations. An initial review of the structure for potential transition from the Jail to office space usage revealed that the total usable area contained in the Jail's four levels is approximately 168,243 square feet. This feasibility option keeps the hardened utility walls in place to provide access for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, plus communications (telephone, data, and internet) upgrades. These upgrades are needed to ready the available spaces for office use and for continued maintenance following the building's transition. i Santa Ana City Jail Reuse Feasibility Study Reuse Option Scenario General Community Commercial Analysis and Assessment. Office Space Use The assessment information and supporting data which the consultant team developed is summarized and highlighted in the following analysis: Operational Information, Fiscal Analysis and Advantages/Disadvantages Considerations A. Description of Jail Reuse Option: This feasibility option would involve major remodeling and renovation of the existing City Jail building structure and systems that would result in a new modern general commercial office complex. The office complex would contain a wide range of office arrangements which could be leased to individuals, start-up companies, and existing businesses needing additional work areas for themselves or recently hired staff. Commercial businesses looking for expand work stations to accommodate expansion of their proprietary services or product lines would be target candidates to occupy this revised space. The building renovation and new construction would make available a total of 168,243 square feet of space which would support office environments on four levels of the building. Level one contains the largest area and level two contains the smallest area of space as shown in the following Table. The third and fourth levels of the facility each contain an area which accounts for approximately one-fourth of the building's total space. 85 65A-92